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"Los Angeles Police Officers patrol Venice Beach on foot on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The Officers talked with the unhoused at the Ozone Homeless Encampment. Making an appearance during this video is the Venice Healer Daisy. "

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Interceptor 007 – deployed in Ballona Creek, L.A. County – was damaged in the recent storm affecting California.

On Jan 9, one of Interceptor 007's barriers was damaged in California’s storms. Strong flow damaged one of the barriers, while several floats escaped. However, the Interceptor itself was unharmed and has collected over 38,555 kg (85,000 lbs) of trash since deployment. A new barrier is being produced, and we aim to have it installed by mid-Feb.

An angry Youtuber takes his frustration about the homeless situation out on a couple of SMPD officers.

Felix “xQc” Lengyel is one of the biggest streamers in the world. Known for his controversial (and loud) opinions as well as his talented gaming, amassing 11.5 million followers on Twitch. The trendsetting streamer is largely seen in front of a monitor, but the hermit decided to do some rare physical activity.

Oscar from Hecho En Venice goes to Bay Street Boards in Santa Monica to check out their Board Swap.

The righthand lanes of northbound and southbound PCH will be closed from Big Rock Drive to Tuna Canyon Road weeknights, 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, January 23 to approximately March 23 for Southern California Gas Company gas line repair work. The work is required to enable Caltrans to proceed with slope restoration work on the coastal side of PCH south of Big Rock Drive. Crews will replace and relocate two steel gas lines, requiring digging a trench that will be covered by a steel plate during the day. Some daytime work may be required. Residents and businesses near the work site may notice noise, vibrations and dust.

Photos via Venice Justice Committee